Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including when you submit an inquiry, request an appraisal, subscribe to our newsletter, or correspond with us by email or other means. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address; information about artworks you wish to buy, sell, consign, or have appraised; financial information necessary to complete transactions, handled in accordance with applicable law; and communications you send to us.

We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited, through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, operate, and improve our services; respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests; process transactions and send related information including confirmations and invoices; send you marketing and promotional communications where you have consented; send our newsletter and market intelligence updates to subscribers; comply with legal obligations including anti-money laundering and know-your-client requirements applicable to art market participants; and protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity.

Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable under GDPR and equivalent legislation, we process your personal data on the following bases: performance of a contract; legitimate interests; compliance with a legal obligation; and consent where you have given us clear permission.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business; professional advisors including lawyers, accountants, and insurers; where required by law or legal process including AML obligations; and in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Art Market Compliance

As an art market participant, Ithaca Gallery is subject to anti-money laundering regulations in applicable jurisdictions, including requirements under the US Bank Secrecy Act and equivalent legislation in other territories. In connection with certain transactions, we may be required to collect and verify identifying information about buyers and sellers and retain records in accordance with applicable law.

International Transfers

We operate globally and may transfer your personal information to countries outside your country of residence. Where we transfer data internationally, we take appropriate steps to ensure your information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law, including through standard contractual clauses where required.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. You may control the use of cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for details.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict our processing of your personal information; the right to data portability; the right to withdraw consent; and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.